early childhood development

How Daycare Builds Emotional Regulation and Self-Confidence in Young Children

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When a family begins to think about daycare of preschool, academics and school readiness are often what first come to mind. While both are vital, an overlooked value of a high-quality childcare is the way in which it supports a child’s emotional development. Emotional regulation and development will serve them well, not just in their […]

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Simple and Enchanting Holiday Activities That Spark Preschool Learning

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The holiday season brings with it a special wonder of twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and magical moments. These moments are prime opportunities to support children’s development through simple activities that will keep their brains and their hands engaged. Perfect for supporting their early childhood development, whether children attend daycare, preschool, or stay home with parents

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Take the Stress Out of Holiday Meals with Preschoolers

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Navigating Holiday Meals with Children The Holidays bring about a lot of group gatherings and special food that is not typically enjoyed all year long. Maybe it’s a Thanksgiving turkey, a Christmas ham, or the special fruit cake that Aunt Beth brings every year to the family meal, food can be a part of our

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Baby-Led Weaning: Building Healthy Habits

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To Puree or Not to Puree As new parents will quickly come to realize, there are a thousand choices to make when it comes to child’s early childhood education and development–food introduction being one of those decisions. What food do you start with? do you begin with purees? soft foods? oatmeal?…the list goes on and

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Traveling with Preschoolers: Tips and Tricks For a Smooth Trip

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Tips for Vacationing with Preschoolers Working on plans for a family trip? Do you have a preschooler at home? Your daydreams of warm sandy beaches or crisp mountain air might be interrupted by the thought of tantrums at 30,000 feet or overtired meltdowns during a day of hiking. No worries as we have you covered!

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Playtime for Preschoolers

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​Children were meant to play and importantly, play is more than just fun for young children. Play is essential in fostering healthy development and stokes the growth of a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional skills. The National Association for the Education of Young Children would state that play and learning are not separate activities. They

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Simple Spring-Time Activities for You and Your Preschooler

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Welcome in the New Season with your Preschooler Spring is coming! Or, if not coming quite yet, is just around the corner. After a long winter of cold mornings, cloudy sunshine and bare trees, the Earth is shifting us back towards warmer days! With the warmth brings the opportunities for all kinds of new adventures

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